Fabulous food and great fast-casual dine in. The staff was helpful and gave samples of the bakery items. Super good.. read more

Great service, though it took a little while since she was the only one managing the counter and preparing the food. Everything tasted delicious overall, but the spinach feta borek had some raw dough in the middle. The cardamom latte was especially good! There are also plenty of chairs and outlets, making it a nice spot if you want to sit and get some work done. read more

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Eating here made me want to go to Turkey to eat food there. Did notice that the pide came in a plastic wrapping, so they just reheat it. But it was good thanks to the cheese. Got beef borek (yummy while hot), orange juice (seems like it's from real oranges), and a pistachio chocolate bar. Service was fast as it was right after they opened in the morning. I appreciated the employee's suggestions. Denver prices, oh well. But nothing too outrageous. Ambiance - feels like a cafeteria. Clean, pleasant. Would return to try other things, or at least it inspires me to seek out other Turkish food. read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Orange juice, pide, Ground Beef Borek, pistachio chocolate bar - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have nothing but good things to say about Istanbul Cafe and Bakery. The food is beyond outstanding. The atmosphere is wonderful too. The friendliest staff, tastes from the case to help you make a decision, and regulars filling the tables. All around wonderful experience every single time I return. read more

I can't begin to tell you how amazing Istanbul is! Everything is so incredible good! I want to try everything. If you only get one thing, make it the baklava...to die for!! Please go try right now. read more

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Don't be fooled by the casual ambiance, Istanbul Cafe and Bakery is packed with exceptional customer service and food with flavor that will have you craving for more after one bite. Both owners, Marla and Soner, were extraordinarily kind and helpful. This was our first visit to an all-Turkish Cafe and Bakery in Denver, CO. The Turkish coffee we purchased--served with a Turkish delight, was a unique and delicious experience, with a lovely presentation. My partner enjoyed the savory pastry: Ground Beef Borek (Filo dough, ground beef, spices)--he mentioned several times how yummy this was. Although there weren't any gluten-free pastries, we were informed that they use red flour--they have customers who have a slight tolerance to gluten and don't have an issue. **However, always ask your medical professional regarding if red flour is something you can tolerate with your gluten allergy (unfortunately, I have celiac disease). Istanbul Cafe did have a few breakfast items with eggs and stewed tomatoes that were gluten-free (minus the side of bread) if you are also wanting to purchase food with your coffee. When we shared that we are planning to visit Turkey, Marla was beyond knowledgeable regarding places to see and areas to stay. We will definitely be back to support this hidden family-owned gem! read more

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At first I believed this was a very comfortable place to get a coffee and some pastries... and my first experience was excellent. Great coffee and I would recommend the toasted Nutella bagel, however after being told by the owner today to please leave because he believes I make his employees uncomfortable for what I can't imagine, it has become obvious to me that as a 30 year old white American male and not of that background I am unwelcome to enjoy this establishment. Maybe just go to Starbucks instead, where customers are welcomed without any discrimination. read more

Worst people and the service. Dont come by. I don't prefer just spent our money for no reason. We just left the place when we see our food this way. So regret it. Don't recommend. read more

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Immediately when you come in, you are welcomed. A sample or two, explanations of the menu... really kind people serving delicious, fresh food. The Turkish coffee service is so cute! My iced coffee was really good! Sweet and delicious. I had the Sucuk and Eggs. The eggs were well done but that sausage and the fresh bread were absolutely delicious. I would come back for the sausage alone. The Pistacio Kunefe was warm, sweet, and different from anything I've ever tasted. No shade to a breakfast burrito or trendy spots but I really like how different this place is. They do things traditionally with attention to detail. It's refreshing to step outside the norm in Denver: kudos to Istanbul Cafe and Bakery! read more

A week ago, I came across a documentary about bread. It featured a Turkish staple, simit. Eagerly, I googled 'simit,' and Istanbul Cafe and Bakery popped up in my search. Within minutes, I was driving towards their Northwest location off Zuni. I like trying one item when encountering a new restaurant/cafe to ensure I like it. And after ordering a Simit, I was very intrigued by their menu. I made a mental note to stop by for breakfast one day soon. Fast forward to today, the 20th anniversary of my husband and I's union. I wanted to take him out for breakfast and immediately remembered Istanbul Cafe and Bakery. So, we decided to visit their Southeast location off Monaco since it was near other places where we wanted to run errands. Fortunately, it wasn't too packed; there was plenty of seating. We placed our order for a Mom's plate and a Dad's plate, along with two Turkish coffee services to start. The kind lady at the register offered to keep the tab open in case I wanted to try anything else. The wait for our order wasn't long; it was certainly fresh. The Mom's plate is quite big, shareable almost. The Dad's plate is similar to the Mom's plate without the added Simit and Su Börek (handmade egg noodle sheets layered and filled with Turkish white cheese and parsley, like a lasagna without the sauce). I definitely needed help with the Simit and Su Börek, though. The coffee was fantastic. I prefer a touch of sugar with mine, which was readily available on the table. The coffee service came with a treat, a lokum, also known as a Turkish delight, which is a soft, jelly candy that makes for a great palate cleanser. Before we left, we added a chocolate baklava (which I'm saving for dessert later today), and my husband ordered a Nutella Acma (Turkish croissant with Nutella) for a snack later. Everything we've had has been very delicious and fresh. The staff is especially welcoming and eager to answer questions and help their patrons familiarize themselves with their simple yet delicious menu. We're so happy to have found this cafe and will be visiting quite often! read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Mom's plate with added Turkish coffee service - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

You know why this place is so highly rated? Because it's great! The service from the moment I walked in was warm, generous, and hospitable. I was offered a sample of Ground Beef Börek, fresh from the oven. Amazing! Flakey filo, warm, and delicious. I chose to order that, a Turkish coffee, and finished with baklava. All recommendations from the man behind the counter. The staff, a man and woman, were kind and seemed to be happy to be at work. You get the feeling that they're proud of what they're serving and they're enthusiastic to share it with you. How refreshing! The inside is small with a handful of tables and I was able to use Apple Pay. One tiny cup of Turkish coffee has a kick! I will be back to this small counter service cafe, and I will bring people I love because the that's what's being served. read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Turkish Coffee - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

First, I want to say the staff here are always so amazing and kind. I ordered my food and the guy asked if I wanted to try a sample of their baklava for free - it was amazing! I ordered the Sucuk Tost with Eggs for lunch - I have had this for breakfast and lunch before. It's so tasty. I also got the Turkish coffee (yes Turkish coffee is a very small portion of coffee that does not come with milk but can come with sugar). I was unaware the first time I ordered it but it is very good. I don't typically like coffee without cream but I could drink this every day. The inside of the cafe is also very nice and welcoming. Highly recommend this place. read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Sucuk tost with EGGS - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Picked up a few baklava treats for my friend's birthday here. The woman who helped me was so nice and provided me with tips on how to enjoy the baklava and the olive pastry I chose too. The baklava itself was not overly sweet and the chocolate one was so delicate in its structure and flavor. Would come back to try some more treats. read more

Come on brother you can't sell this for $10 and call it. Lachmasun. Paper thin , dry ,the only thing you can taste is the tortilla. Turkish kitchen is supposed to be one of the best in the world,come on now. Do better. read more

Had breakfast there and the eggs and cheese offering was great as well as the pastries! Will definitely go there again when I am back in town. It is self service but they are very friendly. She refilled my tea a couple of times. It is cozy and comfortable. read more

It's a small hole-in-the-wall, but with absolutely phenomenal food, and the best customer service I've received in a long time. Super friendly, lots of samples, and all around a great experience! I've returned many times and brought friends. read more

It was nice to see a Turkish restaurant in Denver. We actually ordered lunch menu items instead of their set breakfast items. My daughter ordered sucuk tost that she missed from Turkey. She liked it. I ordered sucuk and eggs. It was good but I hoped eggs would be sunny side up but they were scrambled eggs with sucuk so I couldn't dip my bread in the eggs. We also ordered pide with sucuk and egg. That was not like pides in Turkey so it was disappointing. We also ordered Turkish black tea. Overall the food wa good and the lady at the counter also explained everything even though we knew all the food selection. That's good for people new to Turkish cuisine. It is not a sit down restaurant but kind of fast food. You order at the counter and they deliver to your table. read more

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This is a good little place with very authentic Turkish food - don't let the location in a grocery store parking lot fool you. It's right off Leetsdale and Monaco, and they now have a couple of other locations too, which is good because it means they're doing well and growing. The food is very close to what we had in Turkey; I've now had all three meals of the day here, and all of them are just like what we saw on menus at the places we visited. They have a pretty legit Turkish breakfast spread, and then there's the sandwiches and wraps and pide and lahmacun and all the other great Turkish dishes. Oh, and there's a huge bakery component too, with lots of different varieties of baklava and other baked goods. You can come here for coffee and a pastry, or you can make a full meal here, but either way you should try it. read more

I saw this place from across the parking lot while stopping at the King Soopers last week and had to stop in. The cafe is clean and the display cases are full of scrumptious looking treats, both sweet and savory. The woman who helped me was really nice and gave a few complimentary samples to my son and I as well as to the man ahead of us when she learned that it was our first time in. I ordered 2 savory pastries- a potato stuffed and a spinach and feta stuffed. They were both good but I like the spinach and feta s little more because it was more flavorful. I also got a portion (3 pieces) of baklava and am so glad I dad- very yummy. My son is taking art classes in the neighborhood for the next month and I definitely plan to be back as I am excited to eat my way through their menu! read more

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One of my favorite bakeries in town (for baklava). Don't sleep on their dumplings either! I normally get the socust toast with egg it's too 5 breakfast sandwiches in town. Service is great and fast casual vibes read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I had such an amazing meal here & such a good experience. Met a friend here for lunch, and the staff were so friendly. They let us try things & told us about menu items in detail - they were so eager to help & were clearly so pasnsionate about what they did. Any of the lunch plates would be amazing & they have so many things - you can find something no matter what you're in the mood for. read more

Finally got to try this place and oh my goodness! Walked into the Glendale location and warmly welcomed by staff who explained the menu and gave a sample of the borek. My hubby and I shared the Mom's breakfast plate and son had the grilled beef borek. We also tried the cold coffees and spiced tea. The mixture of goodies in the plate was just perfect, and even between us was plenty and was a healthy mix (I think). Iced coffees were lovely and our son enjoyed the beef borek. What a find with gracious, friendly hosts. A definite must try for anyone. We will definitely be back! read more

I've had this place bookmarked for months and finally got to try it this weekend. I'm already planning a return trip! First, the service was super friendly. The owner's daughter was working at the cashier area and gave us space to walk back and check out the pastries before ordering. She also gave us samples of the baklava and the su börek (the su börek in particular was good)! We settled on the spinach and feta börek and the beef börek with Turkish coffee. I was most excited for the veggie one, but was sad to find that it was mostly pastry -- I could hardly taste spinach or feta. The beef börek was the surprise hit! You could see once cutting into it that it had a lot more filling than the veggie börek, and the seasoning was so good! It tasted more like lamb than beef to me, perhaps because of the spices used. The Turkish coffee (I recommend it with sugar!) was a nice way to end the meal. I will be back to try more! read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - From the top clockwise: Turkish coffee, beef börek, spinach and feta börek - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Loved this coffee shop/cafe. All the pastries were wonderful - and as noted in other reviews you can sample anything in the case. Had the Mothers Bfast - more than enough for 2. read more

Service was very friendly ...they explained a lot of products and offered samples I ordered a gyro salad. I asked if it was considered a meal and the server said it was. I also asked if the gyro was greasy, she didn't reply so I made the mistake of assuming it wasn't greasy. It was bright orange swimming in orange oil in a foil pouch. I spent $20 on a small salad, roll, and two baklava, which I think was expensive. Nothing I ordered was great, especially for the price, I wouldn't return and I want to support local read more

What a nice change from a regular coffee place . Delicious Turkish coffee and baklava. read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - We wanted some coffee and found this lovely spot with sweet and savory dishes. Turkish coffee -perfect and the best baklavas. - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Randomly stopped in here for lunch after seeing the good reviews and it did not disappoint! Everyone who worked there was extremely friendly and helpful from the moment we walked in, and the food was delicious- especially the doner baguette and beef borek. We will definitely come back next time we're in the neighborhood. read more

First time here. Everything was delicious - fantastic baklavas, borek, doner (gyro meat, my girlfriend had it in a great salad and I had it in a baguette). The Turkish coffee was what we went in for, and it was excellent - I was wishing for a bigger cup! The pastries were very pistachio centered, moreso than Greek pastries, but similar. Everything was fresh. The staff was very helpful and generous with samples. Ambiance is pretty no-frills, but pleasant and very clean. Basically breakfast, lunch and takeout, no table service. Absolutely wonderful - we'll be back! read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I have ordered Istanbul from Uber eats quite a few times, but the experience is just better in person. The service is always so personal, they love to help you try new things, and there are so many vegetarian options. The owner is so lovely and passionate about food. I recommend chatting with him if you can catch him!! My favorite items so far have been the manti dumplings, the spinach and feta borek, potato borek, su borek, carrot baklava, walnut baklava, and feta pogaca( poacha). I recommend snagging a few pastries and the leftovers make for a fantastic breakfast the next day. Pop them in an air fryer or toaster oven! Never a bad day when we stop by Istanbul! read more

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What a gem along Leetsdale drive! If you want a quick and cheap meal, Istanbul cafe is the spot to go to. I've had several items in the past including their manti, baklava and other baked goods and all amazing! This time around I was craving a freshly made sandwich. There are so many fastfood and chain sandwich restaurants in the area but I wanted something different and since most places will charge you $12 plus for a sub, this is one of the view locally and small business owned that keep prices low and competitively. The doner was tender and very flavorful. You can taste the spices in each bite. The veggies were fresh and of course you can't forget the sauce! It was creamy and gives the sandwich a very fresh bite. I highly recommend this if you're in the area! read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Doner sandwich - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This will be our new weekly stop. Friendly staff, great pastries. We're taking home a bunch of sweets for later. read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - One spinach one potato... all AMAZING! - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

This place is friendly and I like that they are bringing Middle Eastern food here but nothing is made on-site which was a huge dissapointment. It's all pre-made and shipped here and they just bake it on-site. It has the quality of the frozen section at the supermarket. We sampled a few things and they just didn't impress me and I have had much better. Denver needs to do better! read more

THE BEST SPOT! Delicious boreks (I like the meat filled one) and baklava. So many varieties of both and they are more than happy to sample you anything you'd like to try. My go to when in the area for picking up a treat. Lots of space for you to work too - very cozy and quiet. The staff is amazing - their friendliness always puts me in a good mood. So many good things I can say about this place - be prepared to have a new go to spot. read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Menu - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

When I went there they didn't have half their menu I ordered the sucuk toast which wasn't horrible and I also ordered a large tea which was 5 dollars which is also the same price as the toast read more

The quality of the food has gone a bit down to be honest which is sad because this used to be my favorite Turkish spot for the past 3 years. It's still yummy but not as good. The place is definitely clean and welcoming. The service is good. read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I so wish there were more of a variety of cuisine near where I live! This cafe is excellent. Sigh... Denver has all of the cool places! We were somewhat inspired by a food blogger we were watching this morning to go and try Turkish food and decided to do a quick Google search to find a place that sold it reasonably close: cue Istanbul Cafe and Bakery! Nestled in a pretty big strip mall, finding parking was a breeze as there are a lot of restaurants and a King Soopers in the general vicinity. Walking in you can tell this place has a pretty tightly knit crew and has lots of roots in family traditions. It was surprisingly busy when we arrived right before the lunch hour! Every table was full, but by some miracle many of them cleaned up and cleared out before we got our food. Since it was the first visit I would like to note that the process of ordering was a smidge confusing at first - there is a screen with menu items offset from the register facing the dining area, but the register is in the front of the store, so unless you're familiar with the menu, keep that in mind. We were guided by a lovely lady to take a look at the menu (which she also described verbally), we were asked if we wanted samples, and then had chances to ask questions of any came up. Both my bf and I got the doner baguette and he also ordered a little piece of walnut baklava. The total initially came out to like $14 and change which was confusing, but we figured out that they'd only entered one sandwich into the system - an additional $12 or so later, we had our order in and found a little table near the back to sit at. A woman (who I didn't realize was an employee?) had us stand up after we'd already sat to wipe down the table and chairs; a nice gesture but a little awkward given the timing lol. One sandwich came out relatively soon after we sat and my bf was probably halfway through his sandwich by the time mine came out. I think it was honestly just a series of small miscommunications, so we were super understanding about the mixup. When I did get mine, it was very warm and smelled amazing. The meat was so tender and cooked very well; no big fatty pieces or overdone/burnt bits. The temp of the meat and bread paired with the refreshing veggies and greens in the sandwich was awesome and the flavors all complemented one another perfectly! It's very easy to recognize how fresh all of the ingredients are. The sandwiches are also pretty big, so if you're not ravenous then I'd bet it would be yummy as leftovers for another meal. The baklava was also amazing! I'm a huge fan of sweets and other baked goods so I would definitely want to come back and try many of the other items they offer. I was unfortunately unable to get a photo of the case that had all the baked goods because it was too crowded to get a clear shot by the time I was ready to take a photo, so I guess I'll just have to go back and get that the next time lol. Overall, price is very reasonable, food is very fresh and has great flavor, and everyone we encountered was very kind. I'm looking forward to trying many other items on their menu! read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - You can watch the super friendly staff make the food behind the counter - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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I LOVED THIS PLACE. We stopped by for breakfast when we were in Denver for a day, and I loved every minute. First of all, the service was wonderful. The young woman at the counter walked us through everything they had, offered us samples, was just very, very helpful and sweet. And then the food. Everything was great! We tried a few different things: nutella acma, ground beef borek, manti, Turkish coffees, and a pistachio chocolate baklava. It was a great combination of sweet and savory, and I loved every bite. If I lived in Denver, I'm pretty sure I'd be here all the time. I love Turkish food (boreks and manti and Turkish coffee especially), and everything at Istanbul was a great version of a great dish. The cafe is small, cute, clean, traditional. But the five stars really comes down to the food (amazing) and service (spectacular). I would absolutely return. A gem. read more

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After seeing the great reviews at Istanbul Cafe I had to check it out and let me tell you it did not disappoint! Delicious food and super friendly staff this place has it all! We ordered a variety of food starting with Turkish coffee, su borek and Manti. My favorite part of the meal was definitely the Manti the combination of spices and flavor is really unique! If this is your first time here I would definitely recommend ordering it. We ended up ordering a few baklava to go and they were all amazing! Make sure to get a variety they are all really good! read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Manti - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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There was only 1 person working when I went in but she was very courteous throughout. Very friendly service. They have a variety of Turkish savory pastries (which is hard to find!) and a bunch of different types of baklava. They also offer Turkish tea. Tried the feta and spinach burek, the spiced potato burek, a few different types of baklava and a lasagne. Didn't care much for the baklava (have had better elsewhere) but everything else was good. Also had the Turkish bagel but it felt old/stale and I didn't enjoy that. Will be back to try more things though! read more

I picked up lahmacun and a few baklava, plus a spinach and feta pie. While the baklava was tasty and we sampled a few in the store that were also good, lahmacun was small with very little toppings. Flavor was good but I suggest adding more to it, otherwise you need at least 2. Spinach and feta pie was tasty but it needs more filling and salt. I don't think I'll go back just for baklava but if you're in the area and like these, give it a try. read more

Istanbul Cafe And Bakery - Spinach feta pie - Desserts Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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